Recent content by Toy-Man

I assume you mean your CV (constant velocity) joints. There may be split boots available but are not recommended as they tend to leap and do not last. Unfortunately the best answer is replace the boot by removing the front axle assembly. This gives you or the mechanic a chance to inspect and...

Looking at your supplied URL from Gorilla, its the Part No. : 73634T Thread size: 12 mm X 1.50 that you will be needing. It contains 24 keyed wheel lugs (6 per wheel). The other kit, Part No. : 73633T Thread size: 12 mm X 1.50 conatins only 20 keyed wheel lugs (5 per wheel). That'snot from...

Sounds like they may have messed up your ABS sensor or its cable asembly while working on the bearings on the front wheel. I had a leaking CV boot on the driver's side and the dealership here did the same thing. When I returned to pickup the vehicle the mechanic said the ABS light is on now...

The fact that you can not open the back door window from either the rear window switch or the key in the back door suggests strongly that your problem is power to the back door and back door ecu. If you have checked all fduses associated with the back door, then now is the time to look at the...

Just a guess but sounds like you are not getting power or signal to the back door ECU. I have an '03 and I had problems with the back window but not the latch. This happened after only one year after I picked the truck up new. It took the Toyota service 2 weeks to figure out what was wrong...

caboose, Check the thread below. It's a bit old but I think it's still pertinent. http://www.toyota-4runner.org/audio-electronics/2768-orange-backlight-camry-solara-nav.html -Toy-Man-

Sounds like your problem is a result of the the serpintine belt slipping on the power steering pulley after getting sprayed by the power wash. Belt tension is set at the factory by the belt tensioner, so there is probably nothing you can do about it. Maybe some belt dressing could reduce the...

I see your vehicle is a 2003 Limited. Mine is also the same model and year. I find the rear washer does not work as well as I would like it to but mine also comes out in a small stream, not a spray. I find the wiper is not very effective more so than the washer. Mine has acted like that since...

I agree with rando. I think that board is salvageable. With a little bit of time, care and patience I think it can be repaired with wire bridging the broken traces. Good Luck, whichever way you go. -Toy-Man-

Why don't you do it manually buy using the software temporary bypass precedure: Press the MENU button. Touch VOLUME tab. Touch the upper left corner of the screen then the left lower corner of the screen 2 times within 3 seconds. This displays a new menu. From this menu touch and hold the...

I say, Don't waste your money. Stick with the Toyota recommended replacement plugs (NGK or DENSO). -Toy-Man-

I recently replaced the front pads on my '03 Runner. I fouind it not too difficult. These front calipers are a 4 piston type that is bolted directly to the suspension arm. There are 4 pins(2 per caliper) held in place by small wire clips. Remove these first. The pins on my 4Runner were very...

As I see it, Someone owes you a new truck, Mate. The question is who. Do you think the dealership is going to put that block in correctly, it can't even do an oil change properly? See a lawyer or whatever but hold out for a new truck, that one will never work right again. GL -Toy-Man-

I have had the Griot's Garage fluid extractor since I bought my 4R in '03. My truck has never had the oil drain plug removed since I purchased it. The pump from Princess Auto is exactly the same but cheaper (49.99 Cdn) than the one from Griot's Garage ($65 US). I like mine so much I bought...

I'ts an ugly world out there. Surely there is an honest mechanic somwehere? I have been doing my own serviceing since 1960 (steam powered - just kidding). My '89 Camry with 250K Kms never saw the inside of a shop, I traded it for for the 4 Runner. It was running perfectly and in great shape...